Articles Tagged with ''jobsite safety''

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A Roofing Contractor's Guide to Managing Heavy Loads on the Jobsite

With the right approach and tools, roofing contractors can manage the safety challenges posed by heavy workloads.

September 25, 2024

How roofing contractors can manage weight loads on rooftops effectively, turning potential hazards into a smooth, successful operation.

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J. J. Keller Reveals 2024 Safety Professional of the Year

These three employees show how to help their companies succeed through safety

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 23, 2024

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Discover some safety takeaways from J.J. Keller's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Award winners, including driving and risk assessment.

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$12.7 Million in Worker Training Grants Awarded to Nonprofits

The U.S. Department of Labor announced $12.7 million in grants awarded to promote workplace safety, health training and education.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 22, 2024

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Was your community among the 102 to receive $12.7 million in federal grants to promote workplace safety, health training and education? Check it out!

A 28-year-old slammed into a house and was then catapulted on top of a house; three people were inside at the time

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Video: Man Ejected from Truck, Lands on Roof

A 28-year-old slammed into a house and was then catapulted on top of a house; three people were inside at the time

Bryan Gottlieb

September 11, 2024

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A Michigan man was ejected from his truck during a fiery crash in Saginaw, landing on a home's roof; he was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, with the incident still under investigation.

Nova Nascenzi, 8, saved his dad’s life after a fall from the family’s roof.

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Remarkable 8-year-old Saves Dad's Life Following Roof Accident

Composed beyond his years, a child springs into action and rescues his dad from a perilous situation

Bryan Gottlieb

September 5, 2024

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The parents of an 8-year-old Rhode Island boy call him a hero after his quick thinking saved his father, who fell and was injured while working on a roof, by calling 911 and stopping the bleeding.

Chris Lampien, president and principal of Great Lakes Roofing

Contractor Profile: Great Lakes Roofing Corp.

Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, discusses a culture of purpose with the company he loved enough to buy from its founder

Bryan Gottlieb

August 30, 2024

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Chris Lampien, president of Great Lakes Roofing, pivoted from residential homebuilding to commercial roofing during the Great Recession, ultimately purchasing and leading the company with a focus on safety, customer service, and employee experience.

Contractor. construction worker team hands shaking after plan project contract at construction site, contractor, engineering, partnership, construction concept

Safety and Technology

AI is Changing how to Manage Roofing Crews Safely

AI is here and roofing contractors can use it to enhance safety, communication and risk management on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Kevin Berens

August 27, 2024

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Are you using AI to analyze project details, schedule tasks and customize safety alerts for specific roofing jobsites?

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J. J. Keller and ISEA Launch PPE Pain Points Survey

Safety professionals asked to share experiences buying PPE and managing PPE use

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 20, 2024

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J. J. Keller and ISEA are partnering on a study regarding the challenges safety professionals face in PPE programs, inviting participation in a survey open until August 30.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S., 2024

Lessons to be learned from the most lethal occupations

Dave Johnson

August 15, 2024

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Safety professionals in every industry should analyze the most dangerous jobs and calculate the risks their employees face.

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OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18 2024

This year's focus is on providing resources for businesses on job hazard analysis, which is becoming increasingly more important to construction firms on large jobsites.